At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that values corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, which supports community outreach and positive change. At Curaleaf, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. 

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Type of Work: Full-Time  
Shift Availability: The candidate must have open availability on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.75hr 
Location: 79 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340

What You’ll Do:

As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that each Curaleaf member receives outstanding service by providing a positive and friendly environment. You will be responsible for assisting guests with their personal needs, maintaining a comprehensive product knowledge, and consistently delivering the highest level of customer service. In this role, you will also provide guidance and leadership to our team of pharmacy technicians.

Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. Provide guidance, training, and ongoing development for the team. Address guest inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and professionally. Educate members about product options, effects, and benefits to help them make informed choices. Ensure compliance with all state and local regulations governing cannabis dispensary operations. Assist in monitoring inventory levels and restocking products as needed. Address and resolve any member issues or concerns with empathy and professionalism. Collaborate with management to find effective solutions to operational challenges.

What You’ll Bring: 

You must have had an active Pharmacy Technician registration in the state in which you are applying within the past five (5) years and is or was in good standing at the time their registration lapsed. At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.  Proven experience in coaching and training team members to achieve their best.   Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.  Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.  Commitment to maintaining compliance with state regulations.  Exceptional customer service skills with a solutions-oriented mindset. 

Even Better If:  

You have previous experience in the cannabis industry.  

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and finger to feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds.  This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).    

Work Environment:  

This job operates in a professional retail environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, POS systems, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position has allergen warnings including potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens and requires the ability to work in confined spaces, have a high stress tolerance, adaptability, and be flexible to work in an ever-changing environment.  

Connecticut Hiring Range$23.75—$26.25 USD

What We Offer:

Career Growth Opportunities Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision) Generous PTO and Parental Leave 401(K) Retirement Plan Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Community Involvement Initiatives Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.  

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production.

Our corporate  is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. 

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

Lead and Inspire.   Commit to Win.   ONE Curaleaf.   Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

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